Fagen Fighters WWII Museum - Fighter Hanger

 

The mission of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum:

Located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is a showcase of some of the most significant aircraft and ground equipment in that epic conflict. Most importantly, it is a tribute to the men and women of The Greatest Generation whose incredible sacrifices during that time shaped the freedom and liberty we enjoy today. Our mission is to preserve the memory of the heroes of WWII, promote patriotism in today’s Americans, and inspire tomorrow’s leaders to study and apply history’s lessons.

Through our exhibits, programs, and facilities, we hope to instill in all ages the curiosity and desire to learn more about this critical time in the history of the United States.

Curtiss Wright fighter

info board with each piece of equipment

notice the guns from the front of the cockpit

Sherman Tank

It was the murals or dioramas with the equipment displays that blew me away. They were stunning and realistic, colorful and huge. General Omar Bradley's D-Day Willys Jeep. 

PVT Ray Fagen awarded 3 Battle Stars

Normandy Invasion

Liberation of Paris

Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded

This bronze sculpture shows Ray Fagen leading the way off the Higgins Boat onto Utah Beach. The entire 4th Division landed in the 15th hour of Landing Day. 20,000 men and 1,700 vehicles landed on Utah Beach, June 6, 1944.

mural to the left of the sculpture

and to the right of the sculpture

The Fighter Hanger contains 2 P-40 Warhawks and 2 P-51D Mustangs, all in flying condition. There is a library and archives in the upstairs level of this building, above this display.

Preserve History

Promote Patriotism

Inspire the Future